Straightforward answers before your first session.
These answers cover common practical questions about hypnotherapy and arranging support. For anything specific to your circumstances, please use the consultation form.
Ask a question01What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy uses focused attention, relaxation and therapeutic suggestion within a collaborative conversation. You remain an active participant throughout the session.
02What can sessions support?
Sessions may support anxiety and stress, habits, smoking cessation, confidence, sleep, weight-management goals and other personal-change work. Suitability is considered individually.
03Will I lose control during hypnosis?
No. Hypnosis is not sleep or unconsciousness. You can hear, think, speak and choose whether to follow a suggestion at every stage.
04How many sessions will I need?
The number and spacing of sessions depend on your goals, history and response to the work. This can be discussed before or during the first appointment.
05Are online sessions available?
Yes. Online and in-person options may be available. The most suitable format, location and time are confirmed before an appointment.
06Are sessions confidential?
Personal information is handled confidentially and in line with the privacy policy, subject to the usual legal and safety limits that apply to professional practice.
07Does hypnotherapy replace medical care?
No. Hypnotherapy is complementary support and does not replace diagnosis, prescribed treatment or urgent medical or mental-health care.
08How should I prepare for a session?
Choose a quiet setting if meeting online, allow enough time, and bring any questions or relevant information. No special ability to relax or be hypnotised is required.
09How do I arrange a consultation?
Use the consultation page to send a short description of what you would like help with. Suitability, fees and the practical next step can be clarified before booking.
